Friday, June 22, 2007

Fun on the Fourth of July in Dallas / Fort Worth 2007

By Laura Evans

Updated 11:23 a.m., July 3, 2007

We've got all the info on the 4th of July happenings, from parades and fireworks, to whipped cream eating contests, bake-offs, belly dancers, live music performances and children activities. Check below to find out what the goings-on are in your town.

Friday, June 29

Celebrate Freedom 2007 - Annual Christian Freedom Festival at Southfork Ranch with over 20 bands.

Saturday, June 30

Carrollton's Old-fashioned Fourth 2007 - Featuring a 10 a.m. parade featuring bands, floats, clowns, and more.

Celebrate Freedom 2007 - Annual Christian Freedom Festival at Southfork Ranch with over 20 bands.

Wylie Independence Day Celebration 2007 - With performances by Radney Foster, Erika Jo, and Kylie Rae Harris. The evening ends with a 15-minute fireworks show at dusk.

Tuesday, July 3

Addison Kaboom Town Fireworks Show 2007 - Rated one of the top ten best places to watch fireworks in the country by the American Pyrotechnics Association, USA Today, and the Wallstreet Journal.

Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra - Old Fashioned Family Fireworks Picnic.

Grand Prairie Lone Stars & Stripes Fireworks Celebration 2007 - A full day of live Thoroughbred racing, plus pony rides for the kids, a petting zoo, bounce houses, games and more in the Family Fun Park. A 20-minute fireworks display choreographed to music following the last live race starting at 10:15 p.m.

Southlake Stars & Stripes Celebration 2007 - Activities include face painting, balloon art, arts and crafts and temporary tatoos. Entertainment provided by the Southlake Community Band, Choir and other local favorites. Fireworks show starts at 9:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 4

Arlington Annual Independence Day Parade 2007 - The parade takes place in downtown Arlington at 9 a.m. followed by an award ceremony at Knapp Heritage Park.

Bedford 4thFest 2007 - Includes a free concert by King Creole, children's activities, festival-style culinary delights, and a fireworks extravaganza when the sun goes down.

Burleson Independence Day Concert and Fireworks Celebration 2007 - Performance by Cavalcade of Stars, followed by a fireworks show.

Carrollton's July 4th Celebration 2007 - Free concerts, no admission fees, free kids' entertainment and fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

The Colony Independence Day Parade 2007 - The parade begins at 10 a.m and starts at the Little League fields on North Colony Boulevard.

The Colony's Liberty By The Lake 2007 (CANCELED) - With over eight events throughout the day, including performances by The Silvertones and The Factory, and a fireworks show at 9:30 p.m.

Denton Fourth of July Jubilee 2007 - 7th Annual Liberty 5K Run/1 Mile Walk, Yankee Doodle Parade, children's carnival, the great gutter boat race, whipped cream eating contest, Civic Center pool activities, and a fireworks show at the UNT Fouts Field.

DeSoto & Lancaster Old Fashioned Fireworks Celebration 2007 - Fireworks show and performance by Freddie Jones.

Duncanville Stars, Stripes and Sports Festival 2007 - Professor D and the Playskool will be performing at 8 p.m., and the fireworks show will start around 9 p.m.

Flower Mound Independence Day Children's Parade 2007 - Line up begins at 11 a.m. at the corner of Eaton and Timber Creek Road. Decorated bikes, trikes, wagons, and strollers will parade a short route to the LISD School Administration Building, where free hot dogs, drinks, children’s activities, and live entertainment await.

Flower Mound Independence Day Fireworks Show 2007 - Performance by the Flower Mound Community Orchestras, followed by a fireworks show.

Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra - Old Fashioned Family Fireworks Picnic.

Frisco Freedom Fest 2007 - Festivities include a community stage with homegrown dancers, singers and bands; a Children's Expo complete with jump houses, face painting, strolling entertainers and games; along with a Hometown Heroes Exhibit, the FC Dallas vs. Chivas USA soccer match, Main Stage concert featuring Clay Aiken and the Philharmonic Orchestra, with a fireworks show at the end of the evening.

Garland's Star Spangled Finale 2007 - This year's free concert kicks off with a performance by JUMP5 at 8:30 p.m. A fireworks display choreographed to patriotic music will begin at approximately 9:30 p.m.

Grand Prairie Lone Stars & Stripes Fireworks Celebration 2007 - A full day of live Thoroughbred racing, plus pony rides for the kids, a petting zoo, bounce houses, games and more in the Family Fun Park. A 20-minute fireworks display choreographed to music following the last live race starting at 10:15 p.m.

Lake Cities 4th of July Celebration 2007 - Begins with a 9 a.m. parade followed by an apple pie bake-off, belly-dancing with Angela & Miss Red, watermelon eating contest, Lake Cities Idol competition, performance by Eleven Hundred Springs, and a 9:15 p.m. fireworks show.

McKinney’s 17th Annual Forever Free 2007 (POSTPONED INDEFINITELY) - Live entertainment, Barney & Me boxing, youth activities, fireworks, and classic & custom car show.

Plano July 4th Independence Day Parade 2007 - The parade begins at 9:30 a.m at Independence & Park and ends at Independence & Spring Creek Parkway.

Quad Cities Family 4th 2007 - The show will include 20 minutes of pyrotechnics, and patriotic music will be simulcast live during the fireworks show on KDKR Radio 91.3 FM.

Red, White & Lewisville 2007 - The event will feature live performances by The Wonders, The Lost Trailers, and the Brad Thompson Band. The evening will also include a fireworks show.

Richardon's Family Fourth of July Celebration 2007 - Attractions include Uncle Sam, strolling balloon artists, bounce houses, a climbing wall for the kids, performance by the Richardson Community Band, and a fireworks show at 9:45 p.m.

Trophy Club July 4th Celebration 2007 - Full day of events including Family 5k Run/Walk & a free pancake breakfast at Lake Cities Church, July 4th Parade beginning at the Church at Trophy Lakes, free community luncheon & TROPHY IDOL at the community pool, performance by Me & My Monkey “The Beatles Tribute”, topped off with a fireworks display at 9:15 p.m.

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